Santa Barbara MTD to Increase Regular Bus Fare to $2.50 Starting August 18
MTD will change the bus fare for the first time in 16 years, citing higher operating costs and a loss in federal funding.
Recent Stories
UCSB Students Gain Experience On the Ground With ‘Labor Summer’
Labor Center program gives students a firsthand look at organizing with labor unions on the Central Coast.
UCSB Students Gain Experience on the Ground With ‘Labor Summer’
Labor Center program gives students a firsthand look at organizing with labor unions on the Central Coast.
Santa Barbara’s La Casa de la Raza Nonprofit Looks for Fresh Start
Boardmembers start the next chapter, with plans to acquire the historical building and restore services.
Carpinteria to Join ACLU Lawsuit Challenging Immigration Enforcement
Santa Barbara and Carpinteria are the latest to join the lawsuit alleging indiscriminate federal immigration enforcement.
Celebrating Mexican Culture at 28th Annual Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival
Festival brings mariachi legends and new generation of artists together for a nonprofit fundraiser.
Paseo Nuevo Deal Gets Early Approval from Santa Barbara City Council
The redevelopment includes 233 units of market rate housing and 80 units of income-restricted housing.
Survey Results Show Half of South Coast Businesses Report Immigration Impact
South Coast Chamber of Commerce releases early results of survey on effects of immigration enforcement.
Glass House Brands Issues Statement Regarding Immigration Raids
Company statement says third-party employees were arrested; no minors employed by Glass House Brands.
City of Santa Barbara Chips Away at Illegal Short-Term Vacation Rentals
Enforcement program collected $2.6 million from unpermitted short-term rentals in 2024-2025.
